Private Tour
the World Famous Kelpies and Stirling Castle small group tours
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Scotland on this unforgettable tour, which takes you to three of the country's most iconic landmarks: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and The Falkirk Wheel. Begin your journey at The Kelpies, 2 towering horse-head sculptures 30 meters tall in Helix Park near Falkirk. Created by artist Andy Scott, these awe-inspiring steel giants pay tribute to Scotland's industrial heritage and the working horses that once powered the region. Marvel at the sheer size and intricate design.
Next your tour takes you to to the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift. This incredible feat of modern engineering connects two canals and lifts boats between them. Take a boat ride to experience this unique structure in action, or watch the Wheel rotate from the viewing platforms.
Next, head to the historic Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important medieval fortresses. Sitting high on a volcanic rock, Stirling Castle has played a crucial role in Scotland’s history
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Falkirk based Local guide
in car phone charging
Boat trip at the Falkirk Wheel .
Gratuities
Escort
entrance tickets for Stirling Castle
What To Expect
The Kelpies & The Helix
the world famous Kelpies , the largest equine art in the world. The Kelpies are 30 metres high.
Falkirk Wheel
the Falkirk Wheel is an amazing feat of engineering . It carries boats from the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal.
Options
Day Trip to Falkirk to Visit the World Famous Kelpies and Stirling Castle
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
That they need to buy...
danjosexton,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00That they need to buy their tickets for the castle stifling and to ride on the Falkirk wheel. It was not included in the tour.
Not what we expected.
Troy D,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00There were four of us. (Adults). We were picked up in a small sedan and had to experience an uncomfortable ride through the whole tour. Our expectation was for a guided tour but instead it felt like an Uber or Lift. We were told we would picked up by a man named David who would was 6'2", bald and wearing a Kilt. That was not the person who arrived.
Great trip
Steven D,
Sep 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00Loved seeing the Kelpies and the water wheel. Stirling Castle was difficult to walk around because of slippery, sloped walkways (I walk with a cane).
Fantastic Private Trip
Renee L,
Sep 3, 2019
- Viator
4.00We booked this trip 2 months ahead but were told 2 days before it that there would be a £30 to pickup from the port that we specified at the time of booking (which I questioned Viator about at the time of booking and they said it would be fine), so we were disappointed to have that surcharge sprung on us. As someone else said, it was more like being in an Uber rather than a private guided tour. Apart from that, it was great to have the privacy of a car with our 2 kids so that we could say how long we wanted to be at each stop for.
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